In the interview, Cordileone also warned against using the phrase “gay marriage” because saying the phrase might fool people into thinking it’s a legitimate pursuit that is simply lacking the government’s approval.

Cordileone also said that fighting to protect traditional marriage is this generation’s gift from God, a struggle that will lead to spiritual greatness when overcome.

“It will entail suffering if we are to oppose gay marriage, something which poses such destruction to the understanding of natural marriage, which is a child-oriented institution,” Cordileone said.

The interview also discussed the role of women — they can’t be priests, but Cordileone said as “life-givers,” women should be allowed to walk through doors ahead of men and wear veils to protect their sacredness.